Thanks guys for your responses. Here's my situation. Home theatre is in basement. I use a remote extender to operate CD Tuner etc on main floor, but I still have to go down stairs to punch in "b." I'd like to avoid using a second amp for a zone 2 set up. Currently using a Yamaha 800,but it does have a few restrictions. Like more volume control for centre channel. Sounds like the RX v1500 is the way to go. Currently using an MX500 remote.